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Second World is a dynamic non profit arts and development organization combining media, music and art for a better world. Based on a decade of research, Second World aims to address the crucial need for imaginative and effective educational methods regarding cultural competency, diversity & fair trade. Fair Trade Films, Lectures and Art Exhibitions are some of the ways to interact with us at Second World. Ultimately, Second World helps to bridge the gap between the "First" and "Third World" through media documentation, musical events and fair trade art empowerment. |
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The Nation’s Premiere Fair Trade Festival Does it Again!
Reggae-Soul Actor/Singer Leon and The Peoples headed the all-star lineup at the Fourth Annual New England Culture Fest for fair trade this past September 1st in the heart of historic Downtown Lowell, MA. Were you there? If so- you experienced an outstanding day packed with performances, arts and crafts from around the world, art demonstrations and so much more! Change-makers came from as far as California, and New York City to Downtown Lowell to make the Second World vision for a better world- a reality! |
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Second World Makes Learning About Fair Trade Entertaining and Fun
You can make a difference, just by making Second World edu-tainment programs
part of your community or your event.
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Women making a difference
How are women making a difference in the society we live in? Are their
contributions undervalued?
Join "Educational Forum" host Diane Sullivan, a Professor of Law, as she explores this issue. Guests include women, who in their own right, are making a difference each and everyday in their respective fields. Valerie Parker, Director Second World Media, Music and Art for a
Better World; Martha Coakley, Massachusetts Attorney General; Dr. Annekathryn Goodman, of Massachusetts General Hospital, Gillette Center for Women’s Cancers; Catherine D’Amato, President and CEO of the Greater Boston Food Bank.
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Book Review: The Ethical Travel Guide
Responsible tourism is a growing movement towards holidays that are both enjoyable and ensure that the host communities actually benefit from the visiting foreigner. How does one find out about such travel options? Pick up the "Ethical Travel Guide, Your Passport to Exciting Alternative Holidays."
Is it possible to get a tan, and save the world? Second World Director Valerie Parker reviews the Ethical Travel Guide. |
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A Second World
LOWELL, MA USA, The Middlesex Beat Magazine: Valerie Parker has a lofty mission: to change the world. That may seem a tall order for the average person, but for her it goes with the territory. In 1997 the twenty-something Massachusetts native spearheaded a bold, non-profit initiative called Second World. Her formula is simple: Give back to the people what they deserve through fair trade. Really fair. |
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The barriers that have created separate worlds
among one humanity were created by men.
" First World." "Third World." Forget what you were told.
Enter the "Second World!"
All content published here is protected under US Copyright Law. |
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